PHC / CHC in West Karbi Anglong, Assam

The Primary Health Centre is the first rural facility with a Medical Officer; the CHC adds 30 beds and four specialists.

West Karbi Anglong, Assam · Pillar: Connectivity

In West Karbi Anglong, 57.6% of women are anaemic, close to the typical district. 40.9% of children under five are stunted, behind the typical district. 12.4% of women have low BMI, better than the typical district. The PHC and CHC are the first point of clinical care against all three.

  • 57.6% India 57.0%
  • 40.9% India 32.4%
  • 12.4% India 17.1%

Youth opportunity in West Karbi Anglong

75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. 69% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In West Karbi Anglong, which ranks 26 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43 out of 100. It trails the national picture on households in the poorest wealth group at 53.5%.